After the rows of empty seats at the West Regional men’s basketball semifinals at SAP Center in San Jose drew attention Thursday, a slightly larger crowd attended Saturday’s regional final. Arizona’s victory against Purdue drew an announced crowd of 15,854, which represents tickets sold. Thursday’s semifinal doubleheader was announced at 15,431. In comparison, the South Regional final Saturday drew 17,010 at Toyota Center for Illinois’s win over Iowa. On Sunday, the Midwest Regional final attracted 20,410 to the United Center for Michigan’s win against Tennessee and the East Regional final drew 19,502 at Capital One Arena for UConn’s victory over Duke (SBJ).
Elite Eight West Regional draws improved crowd
